Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School

Not the best school in the state but certainly the best school in this county on any grade level!
--Submitted by a parent

DES has a Great staff & Wonderful teachers who care about my daughters education. I have been very pleased with the school, I have gotten involved with School Council & PTO and make it a point to know how my child is doing. The staff and teachers are very good at responding to my questions and concerns quickly. My daughter is in 3rd grade and has the opportunity to enjoy Chorus, Drama (Plays) and TAG.
--Submitted by a parent

Daughtry works with parents to understand how to help their child learn best. The school's open door policy makes it easy for parents to visit and to meet with teachers during their planning. There is a feeling that EVERYONE there will learn. The motto of 'Everyone here will learn' is extended beyond the classroom into the community.
--Submitted by a parent

At DES we have a great staff and wonderful students. Our school supports each other and we have that family feeling. We are all here to make a difference in the lives of our students.
--Submitted by a parent

This school provides a safe, nuturing environment for students to learn. It has recieved the Governor's Bronze Award for student achievement. The teachers spend many hours planning lessons that will support the Georgia Performance Standards and prepare students for the next grade level.
--Submitted by a teacher

It is a nice school with a good staff & falculty. They care about the children & their welfare.

The teacher student ratio is great. My child learns alot from his teachers. They are very informative with the parents.
--Submitted by a parent

I've always had great experiences with the teachers however the leadership and the afterschool program are terrible. Twice my child was sent home alone on the bus instead of going to afterschool. When confronted, the afterschool program advised it was not their responsibility to ensure my child arrived in afterschool and refused to change their procedures to ensure my childs safety. Going to principle and superintendant didn't help. Also leadership makes decisions to sweep very important issues regarding childrens safety under the rug to benifit themselves. I have never seen them make a single decision based on the well being of the students. Terrible leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

I have had children in Daughtry since the school opened - Mrs Barlow is the best principal, she is a very caring person with great morals and leadership ability. We have had great teachers - and the ladies in the office are all very nice and professional.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in the 4th grade and this is her 3rd year at Daughtry. I have been very impressed with both the teachers and administration at this school. I have found the teachers as well as the principal to be very approachable. The afterschool program here is wonderful also. They help with homework when necessary and ensure that it is completed before other activities are allowed. The school also provides volunteer opportunities for parents who wish to stay involved. Both my daughter and I have been very pleased with Daughtry Elementary.
--Submitted by a parent